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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/88Hastings Planning Commission September 26, 198F~ The regular me~t~ng of the Hastings Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Members Present: Commissioners Dredge, Krook, Voelker, Zender and Kaiser. Hembers Absent: Commissioners Ditty, Featherstone, Anderson and Chairman Folch. A motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Zender to approve the Honday, September 12, Upon vote taken, Ayes, 5; Nayes, O..'~lnutes approved. 1988. APPROVAL OF f,41N'JTES Commissioners Featherstone and Ditty arrived at 7:33 p.m. Chairman Folch arrived at 7:36 p.m. Following Planning Director Harmening detailing the proposed zoning for the commercial property in the annexation area. Acting Chair Kaiser opened the public hearing at 7:36 p.m. Comments and questions posed by the public included the following: PUBLIC '.-4EARIHG- COI.4~IERCIAL ZONING ANNEXATION AREA Lorraine Johnson, 16185 Levi Ave. ~lrs. Johnson inquired about the current status of the property owned by Richard & Donna Hathiowetz at 16120 Levi Ave. and proposed to be zoned C-5 In addition she inquired about its original inception to the area and traffic that maybe incidental to its usage effecting the property value of homes in the area Planning Director Harmening addressed the questions posed, but further stated that he felt more research into the topic needed be done before definitive answers could be provided. to Al Sieben, 16190 LeRoy Ave. Mr. Sieben stated he felt the property referred to as the ~athiowetz property is in an area zoned residentially and exists as a commercial entity under a special use per,nit. He further stated that it was his impression when this permit was granted, that if the storage building was not being used for the same purpose as originally approved, that the building was to be removed from the property. Planning Director Harmening addressed questions posed by Mr. Sleben. Also in attendance was Dick Mathiowetz owner of the subject property. ~4r. ~lathiowetz declined to comment on the properties usage until he had time to do some additional research. There being no further comments from tha audience, Chairman Folch closed the public hearing at 8:07 p.m. Commission members began discussion on the proposed commercial zoning for the area. It was felt that the zoning for the ~atiowetz property and the K.C. Hall area, due to recent questions on usage, should not be made at this time. Bearing this in mind a ~notion was made by Commissioner Kaiser and seconded by Commissioner Krook to recommend the zoning of the areas effected as outlined with the exception of the ~lathio~etz property and the K.C. Hall property. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. !.lotion passed 8:28 p.m. Chairman Folch called for a five minute recess. ,3:33 p.m. Chairman Folch called the meeting to order. Planning Director Harmening indicated that Don Fluegel and Jack Christenson have made application for approval of a preliminary plat and rezoning for property located along the west side of Pleasant Drive referred to as Pleasant Valley 4th Addition. Planning Director Harmening discussed matters pertaining to the proposed development with the Commissioners. As part of this process a public hearing is required. After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Krook and seconded by Commissioner Voelker to order a public hearing for the next recfularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting on October 'iO, 19SS at 7:30 P.~4. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. ~otion passed. PRELI ~,IINARY PLAT- REZONI~ '" '- ,'i,-~- PL= AS ANT VALLEY 4TH Ar)DITION Planning Director Harmening updated the Commission on mattersREVIE!'¢ OF RESIDENTIAL pertaining to the proposed development along and between COHr4ERCIAL r)EVELOP!.4ENTS T.H. 316 and 61. Preliminary plans were view, ed by members T.H. 316 & 61 of the Commission and some concerns voiced over the size/ TRIAqGLE AREA scope of the development. As no action was necessary, the Commission moved to the next agenda item. Planning Director Harmening then updated the Commissioners on the 1.4etro-East Development Partnership and recent City Council actions. UPDATES/OTHER BUSINESS There being no further business a motion ~as made by Commissioner Dredge and seconded by Commissioner Kaiser to adjourn the meeting at $:55 p.m. Upon vote taken, Ayes, 8; Nayes, O. hlotion passed. 1.4eeting adjourned 8:56 p.m. September 26, 1988.